His departure in the night was a relief to everybody, even to the French, and Robert felt that an evil influence was removed.

The air that for a space the night before had been poisonous to the lungs was now pure and bracing.

He took deep breaths, and his eyes sparkled as he looked at the vast green forest curving about them.

Once more he felt to the full the beauty and majesty of the wilderness.

Habit and use could never dull it for him.
De Courcelles turned upon him a frank and appreciative eye.